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The Americans with Disabilities Act
Equality has not been a common thing to people with disabilities but this Act has been of
great help to many Americans who have various kinds of disabilities. Many cases have been
resolved by the ADA of people violating their employees while at work. The ADA comes in to
ensure that employees are protected from being mistreated in their places of work and that they
get equal opportunities.
Initially it was a requirement that a medical examination be conducted before anyone
asked for a job offer. It was only after ADA intervened that this routine was stopped. However,
there were issues when they were not able to handle certain issues like discrimination when
people were joining the army or cadet. Later an agreement was made between the Illinois State
Police and the ADA and they made it illegal for anyone to access information about applicants
even before they were examined. Following the agreement people with disabilities were able to
get equal opportunities. Discriminatory laws were enacted on people with disabilities as agreed
by the Federal government and the ADA.
The Americans with disabilities act has set a base where policies are made for the people
who are disabled. Also, policies have been made through the same platform to seek equal
employment rights for all. These laws have also been implemented as several cases have been
dealt with. Discrimination was based on factors like the inability to work, gender, being deaf
